Spectrophotometer

Terrence Quinlan <quinlat [at] algonquincollege__com> writes

>We are currently reviewing equipment needs for the conservation lab
>here at Algonquin College and are interested in acquiring a
>Spectrophotometer. We are requesting feedback/insights from those in
>the field who have employed spectrophotometers. Specifically we are
>requesting your observations regarding pros and cons of models you
>have employed.

After you have chosen a spectrophotometer that meets your needs, you
may want to look at my article regarding interpretation of the data.
The citation for this article is as follows:

"Statistics Without Anesthesia: Interpretation of Color Data," The
Broad Spectrum: Studies in the Materials, Techniques, and
Conservation of Color on Paper, Harriet K. Stratis and Britt
Salvesen, ed. Archetype Publications, London, 2002, pp. 230-235.

In that article, I mention the availability of an Excel template
that we designed to assist interpretation of your data. This
template can be downloaded as follows:

For PC users:
<URL:http://www.mfa.org/conservation/downloads/pccolor.xls>

For Mac users:
<URL:http://www.mfa.org/conservation/downloads/maccolor.xls>

Roy Perkinson
Head of Paper Conservation


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